Tuition Assistance
Opportunity for Every Student
Saint John Bosco, in his ministry to serve the young, often identified and encouraged young men who he felt had vocations, inspiring them to pursue a deeper relationship with God and others. In the same spirit, we at Archbishop Shaw believe that becoming a Shaw student is a calling, and we strive to recognize those young men who need encouragement to embrace this path, offering unique financial aid opportunities to help offset the cost of education and make this journey accessible to them.
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LA Gator Program
In March 2025, the State of Louisiana launched the LA Gator Program, providing Educational Savings Accounts (ESA) to help families afford non-public school options. This initiative ensures that every child has access to a high-quality education that fits their needs.
The application process is open and described below. There is no downside to apply and there is no application fee. We strongly encourage every Shaw family to apply to the LA Gator Scholarship Program. All families, regardless of their income, will eventually be receiving monies from the state for your son’s tuition.
All students who are recipients of the ACE, ARETE, or Aspiring tuition scholarships should apply for the LA Gator Program since the projected funds awarded are more than what your current scholarship provides.
Salesian Aid
At Archbishop Shaw, we strive to make Catholic education accessible. Salesian Aid helps bridge the gap between tuition and affordability, with a work-study component based on assistance level.
Apply through the TADS portal. Families must reapply each year to continue receiving aid.
Shaw Aid
Shaw Aid offers up to $1,000 based on family and student needs, with a work-study component.
Apply through the TADS portal. Families must reapply each year to continue receiving aid.
Champions for Catholic Education (CCE)
Provides tuition assistance to make Catholic education more affordable. It is administered by the Archdiocese of New Orleans Department of Catholic Education and Faith Formation and the Catholic Community Foundation. Applications are open from the first week of March to the first week of April each year.
Aspiring Scholars
Aspiring Scholars offers qualifying low-to-moderate income families’ scholarship assistance to help students attend Catholic school through the State of Louisiana Tuition Donation Credit Program.
Applications open in the Spring.
ACE Scholars
ACE Scholars is a program of ACE Scholarships offers qualifying low to moderate income families’ scholarship assistance to help students attend Catholic school.
Applications open in the Spring.
Arete Scholarship
A program of the Arete Scholars philanthropic organization. It offers qualifying low to moderate income families’ scholarship assistance to help students attend Catholic school.
Applications open in the Spring.
FAQs about TADS
In order to apply for financial aid, families must submit an online application on the TADS Secure Web Portal.
TADS is a third-party financial analysis service that will perform an independent review of each family’s calculated need and provide the results to Archbishop Shaw. All TADS applications must be completed in the online portal by April 15, 2025.
What is TADS?
TADS is the platform used by Archbishop Shaw to evaluate financial need. All families who request tuition assistance are required to complete the TADS application annually.
More information may be found in the TADS Family Welcome Guide Brochure.
What documents do I need to apply for tuition assistance via TADS?
The following supporting documentation must be submitted to TADS via the online application:
– Household members’ most recently completed federal tax forms (personal and businesses owned)
– W-2’s from each job held by household members
– Most recent pay stub from each job held by household members
– Documents that establish the amount of miscellaneous monthly or yearly income you currently receive (i.e., welfare, food stamps, unemployment, workers’ compensation, etc.,)
– All corporate, partnership, and trust forms if a household member owns 20% or more interest in a corporation, partnership or trust
Is Shaw associated with TADS?
Archbishop Shaw is not associated with TADS, the TADS Secure Web Portal, or other services offered by Community Brands Intermediate, LLC. If you require technical support or have questions about this service, you may learn more by clicking here.
When is the TADS application due?
The TADS application for the 2026-2027 school year is due April 15, 2026.
How do I complete the TADS application?
TADS provides a Financial Aid Application Worksheet to assist you in collecting all of the information and documentation necessary. Once you have complete the worksheet, you may visit the TADS Financial Aid website and create an account or sign in with your previously created account.
I’m having a problem with the TADS application. Where can I find help?
You can chat with a live representative at www.mytads.com or call +1 (800) 884-8237 (M-F, 8a-6p Central).
Can I submit my TADS application offline?
No–your TADS application must be submitted online.